| Scholarship name | Discipline area | Value | Who can apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Symonds Surveying Grant | Engineering (Honours) and Geospatial Science | $5,000 | |
| AusIMM STEM Access Scholarship | Environmental and Geospatial Science, Construction Management, Science, Mathematics, Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure, Electrical Power, Engineering Management, Telecommunications, Water Resources Management, Environmental Science, Quantity Surveying, Surveying) | $25,000 | |
| Australian Federation of Air Pilots and Australian Air Pilots Mutual Benefit Fund Scholarship | Aviation | $3,000 | |
| Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE): Honours Project Scholarship | Software Engineering | $2,500 | |
| BAE Systems Australia Joint Open Innovation Network Scholarship in Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Engineering, Electrical and Electronic | $15,000 (maximum value of scholarship) | |
| BAE Systems Australia Joint Open Innovation Network Scholarship in Software Engineering | Software Engineering | $15,000 (maximum value of scholarship) | |
| Badge SA Scholarship | Construction Management and Economics | $10,000 | |
| Bob Mierisch Memorial Grant in Civil and Structural Engineering | Structural Engineering specialisation of the Civil Engineering | $4,000 | |
| Data Action Grant | Information Technology, Information Technology (Networking and Cybersecurity), Information Technology (Software Development), Software Engineering (Honours), Information Technology and Data Analytics, Information Technology (Honours) (Enterprise Business Solutions) | $5,000 | |
| Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) Engineering and Information Technology Working Links Award | Electrical and Mechatronic Engineering, Electronics, Computer Systems Engineering, Telecommunication | $2,000 | |
| Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure Scholarship in Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering | Maximum $10,800 | |
| Dr Brian Webby Whyalla Support Grant | Engineering | up to $2,000 | |
| elmTEK Grant | Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity / Software Development / Enterprise Business Solutions), Software Engineering | $5,000 | |
| Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal STEM Scholarship | Engineering, Information Technology, Science | $10,000 | |
| Hansen Yuncken Grant in Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering | $1,000 | |
| Hansen Yuncken Tony Swan Grant in Construction Management | Construction Management | $1,000 | |
| Hypatia Scholarship for Mathematically Talented Women | Mathematics, Quantitative Finance | $5,000 | |
| UniSA STEM Higher Education Opportunity Scholarships | Engineering, Information Technology and Mathematics, Natural and Built Environments | Maximum $12,000 | |
| The Jeff Kasparian Regional Relocation Grant | Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics | $5,000 | |
| John R Quigley Aviation Grant | Aviation | $2,000 | |
| The Les Thompson Memorial Grant in Construction Management | Construction Management | $2,000 | |
| O'Connors Engineering Grant | Mechanical and Mechatronic, Mechanical and Advanced Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering Honours | up to $5,000 | |
| Peter Varcoe Memorial Grant | Engineering, all programs in the Academic Unit | $2,000 | |
| Richard Oertel Memorial Mathematics Grant | Mathematical Sciences, Mathematics(Data Science), Mathematics (Industrial and Applied Mathematics | $1,000 | |
| Rider Levett Bucknall Fourth Year Grant | Construction Management | $2,500 | |
| Rider Levett Bucknall Second Year Grant | Construction Management | $2,500 | |
| Rider Levett Bucknall Third Year Grant | Construction Management | $2,500 | |
| Sarah Constructions Grant | Construction Management and Economics, Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Project Management), Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural), Engineering (Honours) (Civil) | $3,000 | |
| Scheer Honours Science Scholarship | Information Technology (Honours), Science(Honours), Applied Science (Industrial and Applied Mathematics)(Honours), Biomedical Research(Honours) | $5,000 | |
| Sir William Tyree Engineering Scholarship | Engineering | $60,000 |
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| The Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Civil Aviation Grant | Civil Aviation | $3,500 | |
| SurveyingSA High Achievers Grant | Geospatial | $1,000 | |
| UniSA Women in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Scholarship | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) | $15,000 | |
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
|
$3,000 | ||
|
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
|
$20,000 | ||
| All Programs in UniSA STEM | $5,000 | ||
|
All Programs in UniSA STEM
|
$3‚500 | ||
|
All Programs in UniSA STEM
|
$2,000 | ||
| Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec Civil Engineering Grant | Engineering | $5,000 | |
| Wilhelm Ruff Science Grant | Science | $2,000 | |
| Ziptrak Engineering and Product Design Grant | Engineering, Mechatronic, Electrical, Mechanical, Advanced Manufacturing | $6,000 | |
| Zonge Australia Refugee Grant | Environmental Science | $2,500 |
Please note: Scholarships and Grants are subject to change and are awarded based on conditions current at the time of award.
Alexander Symonds is one of Australia’s leading surveying consultancy firms, and the grant represents a unique opportunity to develop knowledge and skills at the same time as receiving formal tertiary education.
The Alexander Symonds Surveying Grant is available to first year and second year undergraduate students who wish to pursue surveying as a career.
Applicants will be eligible to apply if they are enrolled in the following programs:
The grant is designed to assist recipients meet the costs associated with study including textbooks‚ travel costs‚ computing equipment, and other out-of-pocket expenses.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Applicants will be required to attend an interview. To receive the grant, applicants must demonstrate a passion for their UniSA program and have career goals aligned to surveying.
Application
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) outlining:
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Value: $5‚000, with two installments of $2,500 after SP2 and SP5 census date.
For more information‚ contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3000
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The AusIMM STEM Access Scholarship will be available to talented students from backgrounds under-represented* in the mining and metallurgy industry. Applicants will be studying eligible science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) undergraduate or postgraduate programs. The scholarship will encourage completion of their studies and the pursuit of a career in the mining and metallurgy industry.
The eligible STEM related undergraduate programs are:
All associate degree and bachelor programs in
(i.e. all associate degree and bachelor programs delivered in UniSA STEM except for Aviation and Information Technology).
The eligible STEM related postgraduate programs are:
Engineering
Environmental and Geospatial Science
Surveying
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
The scholarship will provide industry access, mentoring support and the possibility of paid or unpaid work placement opportunities with AusIMM members based in South Australia.
Full-time applicants will be given preference. Part-time applicants will be considered where there is a demonstrated need to study part time. Pro-rata payments will apply for part-time enrolment.
Application
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
The scholarship will be awarded based on alignment with under-represented group, the content of the written statement and the desire to pursue a career in the mining and metallurgy industry.
Please note this grant will not be open for applications in 2021.
How to apply
Applications are accessed through myScholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal). In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement as outlined above to Scholarships.Prizes@unisa.edu.au
Value: up to $25‚000 per recipient. Recipients will receive $6,250 per year up to a maximum four years payable in two installments of $3,125, subject to continued enrolment in the STEM program and maintaining a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or above.
For more information‚ contact:
UniSA General enquiries
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
*Under-represented backgrounds include:
The scholarship is awarded annually to two high achieving students upon completion of their first year of the Bachelor of Aviation.
UniSA STEM will seek applications from high achievers enrolled in the Bachelor of Aviation.
To be considered eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
- be Australian citizens or Permanent Residents of Australia.
- have completed 36-54 units with a GPA of 5.0 or above
- have not attained any fail grades
- provide a written personal statement
To remain eligible for the scholarship recipients must complete a minimum of 36 units per year for the life of the scholarship and maintain a credit average (GPA 5 or above).
Value: Each scholarship is worth up to $3,000 (2 annual installments of $1,500 paid after Study Period 2 census date).
For more information please contact:
Academic Services Officer
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3940
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE): Honours Project Scholarship
The Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE): Honours Project Scholarship is available to Honours students in their final year to support the completion of their honours project. Students will have the opportunity to participate in research projects aligned to the IVE research centre; a world leader in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR).
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
The Scholarships, valued up to $2500 each, will be awarded to students on the basis of high achievement and academic merit, subject to project availability and funding.
The number awarded is at the discretion of the awarding committee. If‚ in the view of the selection panel‚ no applicant is sufficiently meritorious‚ no award shall be made.
The selection panel will review shortlisted candidates and select the recipient(s). Shortlisted applicants will not normally be required to attend an interview but may be asked to attend an interview to assist in the decision-making process.
Payment will be in 2 installments in the first and second half of each year/length of the project. The second payment will be subject to satisfactory academic progress as defined by the awarding committee.
Students may be in receipt of another scholarship or grant administered by UniSA.
Value: $2,500
For more information contact:
Amanda Johnston
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 5017
Email: Amanda.Johnston@unisa.edu.au
"The scholarship is available to a student commencing the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic) program.
Selection will be based on a personal written statement, academic merit and performance at an interview.
To be considered eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
The scholarship duration is for a maximum period of 3 years. Continuing scholarship payments will be subject to the recipient meeting ongoing criteria including satisfactory academic performance. Scholarship recipients will be offered 6 weeks paid employment over the summer vacation period for each year they hold the scholarship.
Value: The maximum value of the scholarship is $15,000 (paid in annual installments of $5,000 after the Study Period 2 census date) and six weeks paid employment each year.
How to apply: Online via my Scholarships in the Student Portal.
For more information please contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3007
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The scholarship is available to a student commencing the second year of the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) LHSG program.
Selection will be based on a personal written statement, academic merit and performance at an interview.
To be considered eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
The scholarship duration is for a maximum period of 3 years. Continuing scholarship payments will be subject to the recipient meeting ongoing criteria including satisfactory academic performance. Scholarship recipients will be offered 6 weeks paid employment over the summer vacation period for each year they hold the scholarship.
Value: The maximum value of the scholarship is $15,000 (paid in annual installments of $5,000 after the Study Period 2 census date) and six weeks paid employment each year.
How to apply: Online via my Scholarships in the Student Portal.
For more information contact:
Academic Services Officer
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3582
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Badge SA Scholarship is available to a student who is enrolled full-time in the second year of the Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics (Honours) (IHCN) degree.
Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens or Permanent Residents and submit a personal written statement (min 500 words) detailing their career objectives and how the scholarship will assist them, a copy of their current CV and their unofficial academic transcript.
The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic merit (GPA)‚ a personal written statement‚ character references and performance at an interview. The recipient may be offered the opportunity to undertake paid placements during their program and paid casual work experience during the university holidays.
The scholarship may not be held in conjunction with another scholarship in the Academic Unit and the successful applicant should not be currently undertaking any active employment or work experience with any competitor companies during the scholarship term. Continuance of the scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic performance.
Upon graduation, Badge SA may offer the recipient a graduate position with professional development, mentoring and vocational guidance.
How to apply: online via myScholarships in the student portal. As part of the application process‚ students must also supply an unofficial academic transcript that shows previous grades and GPA‚ a current CV and a letter of application. This can be submitted via email or in hard copy.
How to apply: Online applications via my Scholarships
Value: $10,000. The scholarship is payable in three installments. $2,000 in second year, $3,000 in third year and $5,000 in the fourth year. The annual payment will be made after the Study Period 2 census date subject to satisfactory academic performance.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3000
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Bob Mierisch Memorial Grant in Civil and Structural Engineering has been established by Mrs Judy Mierisch in memory of her late husband‚ Bob‚ who was a well respected civil engineer and construction leader. Bob Mierisch headed Baulderstone Hornibrook for nearly 30 years. He was awarded an AM in 1994 for service to the building and construction industry and to the community and he received a Centenary Medal in 2001 for service to Australian society in the technological industry.
The grant will be awarded to the student‚ who is studying full-time in the final year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural) program‚ who demonstrates professional behaviour and achieves the highest aggregate grade for their penultimate year as confirmed by the Program Director.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Value: $4‚000 to be paid in two instalments‚ first after Study Period 2 census date and second after study period 5 census date‚ and as approved by the Program Director.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3000
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Data Action Grant will be awarded to a second-year student, studying full-time in one of the following undergraduate programs at the University of South Australia:
Students enrolled in the one-year Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) program are also eligible to apply.
To be eligible for this grant, applicants must:
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) outlining:
Preference will be given to students who plan to live and work in Adelaide after they complete their program at the University of South Australia.
The recipients will be offered the opportunity to engage with Data Action and learn more about the IT industry and gain valuable experience from a leading Australian IT firm. The engagement will be tailored and mutually agreed between Data Action and the recipient and may take the form of mentoring support, work placement / internships, or paid work experience during semester breaks and the summer vacation period.
Selection will be based on the personal written statement and academic merit (Grade Point Average).
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Value: $5,000 to be paid in two installments of $2500 after Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3582
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
Six DSTO scholarships each to the value of $2000 will be awarded annually to students enrolled in Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems), (Electronics and Communication), (Networking and Communications), (Electrical and Mechatronics) or (Optical and Electronic) program or associated double degrees. The scholarships will be awarded to students on the basis of high achievement and academic merit and will be available for the standard full-time duration or part-time equivalent of the first year of the program. The candidates shall be identified by the academic staff in UniSA STEM for the award made to DSTO Information Science Laboratory.
Value: $2,000 one off payment.
Closing date: Applications will be sought from eligible first year students
For more information contact:
Academic Services Officer
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3940
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Department of Planning‚ Transport and Infrastructure Scholarship in Civil Engineering is available to full-time students who are undertaking the third year of a Bachelor of Engineering(Honours)(Civil) or specialisation program. Particular interest will be paid to candidates who have an interest in transportation engineering and want to pursue this as their career.
Applicants must be Australian citizens or Permanent Residents‚ and enrolled full-time. Applicants will be required to submit a resume and a personal written statement outlining their future in engineering and how the scholarship will be of benefit to them in achieving this. Applicants must have an interest in transport and have the ability to act as a positive ambassador for the Department of Planning‚ Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI). Nominations will be considered by a selection panel consisting of a representative(s) from DPTI and nominees from UniSA STEM.
Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic merit‚ measured by overall Grade Point Average (GPA)‚ a personal written statement (min 500 words) and performance at an interview.
Continuation of the scholarship each year will depend on satisfactory academic achievement in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) or associated programs at the University of South Australia. Scholarship recipients should maintain a GPA of 4.5 or above.
Subject to maintaining such academic performance as is required to remain on the scholarship program‚ recipients will be offered one 12 week period of paid vacation employment with DPTI at the end of the third or fourth year of their studies. Recipients may choose to apply for additional paid vacation employment with DPTI through the advertised recruitment campaign‚ additional placements are subject to a merit-based selection process and are not guaranteed.
Value: The value of the scholarship is $10,800 in total (up to $5,400 per annum). Recipients will receive two annual payments after the Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates. The amount of each payment will depend on the duration of the recipient's degree program.
Please note, this scholarship is subject to renewal and is currently not available.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3000
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Dr Brian Webby Whyalla Support Grant assists undergraduate students studying at the Whyalla campus who are experiencing financial hardship.
Dr Brian Webby was a valued member of UniSA STEM, who played an important role within the UniSA Whyalla campus community.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants may be in second, third or fourth year.
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
How to apply:
Applications are accessed through my Scholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal)
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above to scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au.
How to apply: Online applications will open 22 February 2021 - 24 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Value: $2‚000 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5). Pro-rata payments will apply for part-time enrolment.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The elmTEK Grant will be awarded to a third-year student, studying full-time in one of the following undergraduate programs at the University of South Australia:
Students enrolled in the one-year Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) program are also eligible to apply.
To be eligible for this grant, applicants must:
Applicants must provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships.
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above.
Value: Each grant is valued at $5,000 for one year
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal STEM Scholarship is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled full-time in a STEM undergraduate program at the University of South Australia. This scholarship supports students with a strong desire to succeed and give back to their local communities to complete a university degree.
Eligibility and selection criteria:
Students undertaking an engineering, information technology, science or any health science related program are eligible to apply. The scholarship is available to all year levels, however preference may be given to applicants in their penultimate year (that is, the student will receive scholarship support in the final two years of their program).
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
Shortlisted applicants will not normally be required to be interviewed but may be asked to attend an interview to assist in the decision-making process.
Full-time recipients will be given preference. Part-time applicants will be considered where there is a demonstrated need to study part-time. Pro-rata payments will apply to part-time enrolment.
The scholarship will be awarded based on academic achievement and passion for the STEM program being studied, as demonstrated in the written statement.
Recipients may be in receipt of another scholarship or grant administered by UniSA, however previous recipients of other Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal Scholarships are not eligible to apply.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above, to Scholarships.Prizes@unisa.edu.au
Value: up to $10,000 (up to $5,000 per year for a maximum of two years for full-time students)
Payment will be in two instalments:
For more information‚ contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Hansen Yuncken Grant in Civil Engineering will be awarded to a third year student enrolled full time in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) or associated specialisation programs on the basis of academic merit and an interview. The successful candidate will receive a 12-week paid placement with Hansen Yuncken (approximate timing between November and February) and a $1000 grant. Students will be emailed once the Grant is open for applications.
Applicants will be required to:
Value: Paid 12 week work placement plus a $1,000 grant to be paid upon successful completion of the 12 week work placement.
How to apply: online via myScholarships in the student portal. As part of the application process, students must also supply an unofficial academic transcript that shows previous grades and GPA, a current CV and a letter of application. This can be submitted via email or in hard copy.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3000
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Hansen Yuncken Tony Swan Grant in Construction Management will be awarded to a third year student enrolled full time in the Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics (Honours) (IHCN) program on the basis of academic merit and an interview. The successful candidate will receive a 12-week paid placement with Hansen Yuncken (approximate timing between November and February) and a $1000 grant. Students will be emailed once the Grant is open for applications.
To be eligible for this grant, applicants must:
Applicants will be required to:
Value: $1,000 grant to be paid upon successful completion of the 12 week work placement, plus casual hourly rate payment during the placement.
How to apply: online via myScholarships in the student portal. As part of the application process, students must also supply an unofficial academic transcript that shows previous grades and GPA, a current CV and a letter of application. This can be submitted via email or in hard copy.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3000
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
UniSA STEM offers scholarships to full-time female students who enrol in Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences.
Awarded on academic merit; the scholarships are equivalent to: A$5,000.00 in cash (or contribution towards student tuition fees) for the first year of study, the provision of shared personal office space and a personal computer within the Academic Unit.
Applicants must be Australian citizens or Permanent Residents.
Applicants should submit their Year 12 record; a letter of recommendation from their Mathematics teachers and a short essay on why the program suits their career goals.
Value: $5,000.00 cash; or equivalent contribution towards first year tuition fees.
Closing date: 31 October each year
How to apply:
Submit the following:
Submit to: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 0525 or (08) 8302 3970
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
UniSA STEM will provide financial assistance to eligible students who meet specified equity criteria who are pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree by coursework program within UniSA STEM.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must;
This scholarship may be held in conjunction with other University scholarships.
Selection:
Selection will be made after the Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates each year and will be based on demonstrated necessity and at the discretion of UniSA STEM.
Priority may be given to applicants who;
Value: The maximum value of the scholarship is $12, 000 (paid over the duration of the program, in semester instalments of $1,500 after the Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates)
Information and Application Form
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Jeff Kasparian Regional Relocation Grant assists high school graduates, residing in the south-east of South Australia, to relocate to Adelaide to study at UniSA.
This annual grant will be awarded to financially disadvantaged students commencing their first year of an undergraduate program in UniSA STEM.
To be eligible for this grant, applicants must:
*South-east South Australia refers to the following councils:
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
How to apply:
Applications will open on 12 October 2020 and will close on 29 January 2021
Applicants are required to provide an application form and written statement as outlined to Student and Academic Services via email to scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au.
The offer of the scholarship is subject to admittance to an undergraduate program in UniSA STEM. If the selected student is not offered or does not accept a place in an undergraduate program in UniSA STEM, the grant will be offered to the next ranked applicant.
Value:
$5,000
Payment will be in two instalments:
- $2,500 paid upon enrolment
- $2,500 paid after Study Period 2 census date
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The John R Quigley Aviation Grant is awarded to a student who is enrolled in and has completed a minimum of 4.5 units of the Graduate Diploma in Aviation and has completed at least 36 units of the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot). The student will be selected on the basis of a written statement.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for this grant, applicants must:
Selection Process:
This grant will not be open for applications in 2021.
How to apply: online via my Scholarships in the student portal. As part of the application process, students must submit the written statement as outline above to STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
Value: $2,000 and a certificate, awarded after Study Period 5 census date
For more information, contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Les Thompson Memorial Grant in Construction Management will be awarded to a student who is actively seeking to upskill themselves and commence a successful career within the industry. The students must demonstrate that they have met one of the following prerequisites within the wider Construction and Building field;
The student must be in their first year of study, having completed 18 units with a GPA of 4.5 or above within one of the following programs at UniSA:
The student will be selected on the basis of academic merit and an interview.
The recipient may be given the opportunity to undertake 2 weeks work experience within the Construction industry.
To be eligible for this grant, applicants must:
Students will be emailed once the Grant is open for applications. Applicants will be required to:
Value: $2,000 grant, two tickets to the South Australia Building Excellence Awards, and an Australian Institute of Building framed certificate.
How to apply: online via myScholarships in the student portal. As part of the application process, students must also supply an unofficial academic transcript that shows previous grades and GPA, a current CV and a letter of application. This can be submitted via email or in hard copy.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3000
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The O'Connors Engineering Grant will be awarded to a student enrolled full-time in the second year, or third year, fourth year of one of the following programs:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) - LHMR
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Mechatronic) - LHMR
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Advanced Manufacturing) - LHMR
Applicants must be Australian citizens or Permanent Residents and provide a personal written statement (500 words) detailing:
- academic achievements
- future career goals
- their intended topic for their final year project. Preference may be given to students that demonstrate a focus on innovation for their final year project (if applicable)
- their financial disadvantage
Value: The recipient will receive up to $5,000. The *$5,000 will be paid in two instalments of *$2,500, the first payment will take place after the Study Period 2 census date in the recipient’s relevant year of study, with final payment taking place after the Study Period 5 census date in the relevant year of study (provided the recipient maintains full-time enrolment and satisfactory academic merit).
*Final year (fourth year) students will receive half payment
Apply (via my Scholarships)
For more information please contact:
Ms Elizabeth Csavas
Academic Services Officer
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3218
Email: Elizabeth.Csavas@unisa.edu.au
The Peter Varcoe Memorial Grant will encourage and support Indigenous students studying full-time in a degree program in UniSA STEM at the University of South Australia.
Preference may be given to students studying a Bachelor of Engineering.
The Peter Varcoe Memorial Grant is open to second, third and fourth year Indigenous students and will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and demonstrated financial disadvantage.
Value: The grant is valued at $2,000, paid in two instalments of $1,000 after the Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates in the year they receive the grant. Payments are subject to the recipient continuing to meet the scholarship criteria and maintaining satisfactory academic performance.
Please note this grant will not be open for applications in 2021.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Richard Oertel Memorial Grant is a perpetual award that honours the late Dr Richard Oertel who lectured in mathematics at UniSA's Whyalla Campus and previously at Mawson Lakes (formerly The Levels).
The grant will be awarded to a student who is enrolled full-time in the second or third year of a Bachelor of Mathematics program at UniSA. The recipient will receive up to $1,000. The grant will be paid in a single instalment of $1,000 after the Study Period 2 census date in the recipients' second or third year of study, provided the recipient maintains full-time enrolment and satisfactory academic merit.
The eligible programs are:
The grant is designed to assist recipients meet the costs associated with study including textbooks, travel costs, computing equipment or other out-of-pocket expenses.
Applicants will be asked to provide a personal written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic merit (minimum Grade Point Average of 4.5) and passion for mathematics as demonstrated in the personal written statement. Preference may be given to applicants facing financial disadvantage or hardship.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Value: $1,000
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3582
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Rider Levett Bucknall Fourth Year Grant will assist a quantity surveying student in their fourth year of the Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics (Honours) (IHCN) degree program. The recipient will be selected in the third year of their program and will receive the grant in their fourth year provided they continue to meet the selection criteria.
The recipient will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and personal attributes at an interview. The recipient will be given the opportunity to undertake paid work experience and will be required to submit a written report at the conclusion of the grant.
The grant may not be held in conjunction with another grant managed by the Academic Unit during the grant term.
Female students are encouraged to apply.
Value: $2‚500 to be paid in one instalment after the Study Period 2 census date in the recipient’s fourth year.
How to apply: online via myScholarships in the student portal. As part of the application process‚ students must also supply an unofficial academic transcript that shows previous grades and GPA‚ a current CV and a letter of application. This can be submitted via email or in hard copy. Apply.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: 08 8302 3000
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Rider Levett Bucknall Second Year Grant will assist a student in their second year of the Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics (Honours) (IHCN) degree program. The recipient will be selected in the first year of their program and will receive the grant in their second year provided they continue to meet the selection criteria. The recipient will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and personal attributes at an interview. The recipient will be given the opportunity to undertake paid work experience and will be required to submit a written report at the conclusion of the grant.
The grant may not be held in conjunction with another grant managed by the Academic Unit during the grant term.
Female students are encouraged to apply.
Value: $2‚500 to be paid in one instalment after the Study Period 2 census date in the recipient’s second year.
How to apply: online via myScholarships in the student portal. As part of the application process‚ students must also supply an unofficial academic transcript that shows previous grades and GPA‚ a current CV and a letter of application. This can be submitted via email or in hard copy. Apply.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3000
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Rider Levett Bucknall Third Year Grant will assist a student in their third year of the Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics (Honours) (IHCN) degree program. The recipient will be selected in the second year of their program and will receive the grant in their third year provided they continue to meet the selection criteria.
The recipient will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and personal attributes at an interview. The recipient will be given the opportunity to undertake paid work experience and will be required to submit a written report at the conclusion of the grant.
The grant may not be held in conjunction with another grant managed by the Academic Unit during the grant term. Female students are encouraged to apply.
Value: $2‚500 to be paid in one instalment after the Study Period 2 census date in the recipient’s third year.
How to apply: online via myScholarships in the student portal. As part of the application process‚ students must also supply an unofficial academic transcript that shows previous grades and GPA‚ a current CV and a letter of application. This can be submitted via email or in hard copy. Apply.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3000
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Sarah Constructions Grant will be awarded to a third-year student enrolled full-time in eligible programs within the UniSA STEM Academic Unit.
The successful applicant will receive a 12-week paid placement with Sarah Constructions (approximate timing between November and February) and a $3‚000 grant paid in the fourth year of study‚ provided the recipient maintains full-time enrolment and satisfactory academic merit.
Each recipient will receive $3,000‚ paid over two instalments of $1‚500‚ plus a casual hourly rate payment during the 12-week work placement with Sarah Constructions.
The eligible programs are:
Applicants are required to submit:
The personal written statement (maximum 500 words) should outline:
Short-listed applicants will be required to attend an interview. At the end of the 12-week work placement‚ the successful applicant may be offered a place in the Sarah Constructions graduate employment program.
Value: $3‚000
How to apply: online via myScholarships in the student portal. As part of the application process‚ students must also supply an unofficial academic transcript that shows previous grades and GPA‚ a current CV and a letter of application. This can be submitted via email or in hard copy. Apply.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3000
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Scheer Honours Science Scholarship provides encouragement and support for talented students as they embark on their Honours year. Applicants should have high academic standing and a keen interest on researching an area of importance to society or making Australia a better place for future generations.
Applicants must be studying the one year Honours degree in the following programs:
Note: The scholarship is not available to students studying degrees ‘with honours’. Degrees with honours are programs of four years duration that include a minimum of one year of advanced studies in professional practice.
The scholarship funds are designed to assist recipients conduct research and engage with industry or other stakeholders and reduce the need to work while studying and researching.
Eligibility and selection criteria
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) outlining:
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, the research topic and the content of the written statement.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Value: $5‚000
Payment will be in two installments:
$2,500 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
$2,500 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Civil Aviation fund will award annually to two students who obtain the highest grade point average upon completion of their second year of studies of the Bachelor of Aviation program. The grant will be awarded on the basis of outstanding academic achievement. Recipient must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia.
Value: Two scholarships each to the value of $3,500 awarded annually.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3007
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
Sir William Tyree was the founder of the Tyree Group of companies and a leading Australian industrialist. Upon his passing in 2013, Sir William left an enduring legacy through his foundation and business interests to support engineering education and research for the future prosperity of Australia.
The Sir William Tyree Engineering Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship to assist students from regional Australia to pursue their dream of obtaining an UniSA engineering qualification, in the face of financial and other challenges.
The scholarship is available to commencing engineering students from a rural or regional background, studying full-time in one of the following undergraduate programs at the University of South Australia:
Students undertaking double degree programs are ineligible for the scholarship.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
Recipients should maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5 or above for the duration of their degree.
* Applications will be accepted from students currently living in a location classified as very remote, remote, outer regional or inner regional according to the Department of Health ASGS remoteness standard. Preference may be given to students who will relocate a considerable distance to attend university in Adelaide.
** The offer of the scholarship is subject to achieving the required ATAR and admittance to an eligible UniSA program. If a scholarship holder does not achieve the required ATAR or is not offered or does not accept a place in an eligible UniSA program, the scholarship will be offered to the next ranked applicant.
Application
Applicants must provide a written statement (500-750 words) detailing:
Applicants are encouraged to clearly address each point under a separate heading.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview, conducted via Zoom or face to face.
Please note this grant will not be open for applications in 2021
How to apply:
Applicants should submit an application form and written statement via email to: scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au
Value: The scholarship is valued at $60,000 over the duration of a four-year program.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
SurveyingSA consists of representatives from the Surveyors Board of South Australia (SBSA), Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI), SSSI Young Professionals and the University of South Australia (UniSA). SurveyingSA has the aims of increasing the number of Licensed Surveyors in South Australia, promoting the profession and ensuring the continuity of surveying tertiary studies in the State.
The SurveyingSA High Achievers Grant has been established to assist three high achieving UniSA Bachelor of Geospatial students to pursue postgraduate studies in the Master of Surveying at UniSA.
The grant will be open to students completing the Bachelor of Geospatial Science including the core surveying related courses: Surveying 1, Surveying 2, Geospatial Exploration and Digital Cartography. Students must have a program GPA of 5 or above to be eligible for the grant.
Eligible recipients of the grant will be ranked based upon the average grade within the courses Surveying 1, Surveying 2, Geospatial Exploration and Digital Cartography and will be nominated by the Program Director. Up to three grants will be available each year and will be awarded to the top three students using the above outlined ranking scheme.
Payment will be made at SP2 census date of the year following the award.
Essential Criteria
Value: $1,000 to each recipient
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3000
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
UniSA STEM High Achiever scholarship will offer one scholarship of AU $3‚500 to a high-achieving student entering one of its Bachelor of Engineering programs. The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant with the most competitive ATAR (>90) who has not been awarded a UniSA STEM High Achiever or High Achiever Equity scholarship.’
Criteria:
Enrolled in one of the following programs as preferences on their SATAC application form;-
Students who meet the entry and ongoing criteria for this scholarship will receive an initial $500 payment after census date in the first year (March 31st), followed by annual payments after each successive census date.
The scholarship includes the provision of;
For more information contact:
Academic Services Officer
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3940
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
UniSA STEM High Achiever Scholarship for Women will offer one scholarship of AU$2,000 plus non-monetary aids to a high-achieving female student entering one of its Bachelor of Engineering programs. The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant with the most competitive ATAR (>90) who has not been awarded a UniSA STEM High Achiever or High Achiever Equity scholarship.’
Criteria:
Enrolled in one of the following programs as preferences on their SATAC application form;-
Students who meet the entry and ongoing criteria for this scholarship will receive an initial $500 payment after census date in the first year (March 31st), followed by annual payments after each successive census date.
The scholarship includes the provision of;
Value: $2000, a plus non-monetary aids (A one-off contribution toward an ipad or equivalent, up to a value of $500 , Annual book voucher $150, Annual metro card $100)
For more information contact:
Academic Services Officer
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3940
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The UniSA Women in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Scholarship is open to female Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents of Australia or international students enrolled full-time in the second year of a STEM undergraduate program offered by UniSA STEM, with scholarships awarded to those with high academic achievement (Grade Point Average based on first year of 5.5 or above) and a strong motivation to succeed.
Students who cannot enrol full-time due to exceptional circumstances‚ for example having a disability or significant carer responsibilities‚ may apply and verify their circumstances during application.
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
To receive the scholarship, applicants must demonstrate a passion for their program, strong motivation to succeed and have clear future goals.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide two character references (at least one of these must be from a referee not connected to the applicant’s secondary school), and attend a selection panel interview.
Students may be in receipt of another scholarship or grant administered by UniSA.
How to apply:
Applications are accessed through myScholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal and selecting ‘my Current Studies’).
Applicants must also provide a written statement, as outlined above, to scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au
Value: $15,000 ($5,000 per year up to a maximum of three years or part-time equivalent
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
Up to three living allowance scholarships of $3,000 per year are available to commencing full-time Aboriginal* students in any of the programs/ discipline areas listed below and the grant is for the duration of the program.
Nominated programs are:
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be
- Aboriginal Australian, and
- enrolled on a full-time basis.
Value: $3,000 per annum for the duration of the program. Payment is made in two installments after the census dates of study period 2 and 5.
Closing Date for applications: 31 March
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
*From here on in the term Aboriginal is inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Up to three High Achiever Scholarship valued at $5,000 each per year will be awarded to School Leavers with an ATAR of 90 or above (exclusive of bonus points) who meet specified equity criteria and are enrolled full-time in one of the following undergraduate degree programs in UniSA STEM at Mawson Lakes Campus:
- Bachelor of Engineering (all specialisations)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (all specialisations)
- Bachelor of Software Engineering - Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences
- Bachelor of Sustainable Environments (all specialisations)
- Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Geospatial Science
- Bachelor of Aviation
The scholarships are available to School Leavers who have not previously commenced higher education and who meet the low socio-economic status criterion. Students must be able to substantiate claims of financial hardship. Recipients must be an Australian Citizen, a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia. Successful applicants will receive $5,000 per year for the duration of their award, subject to maintaining a minimum GPA of 4.5 per study period.
Value: up to $20,000 ($5000 per year)
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
High Achiever Scholarships valued at $5‚000 each will be available to School Leavers with an ATAR score of at least 97 or above (exclusive of bonus points) enrolled full-time in the first year of a bachelor's degree offered within UniSA STEM.
The scholarships are available to School Leavers who have not previously commenced higher education. Recipients must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. No application is necessary and recipients will be advised by email following the Study Period 5 Census Date.
The scholarship may not be held in conjunction with any other scholarship within the Academic Unit.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The WGA Civil Engineering Grant will be awarded to a high achieving full-time Bachelor of Engineering student undertaking the third year of an undergraduate program.
The grant coincides with when most students undertake industrial experience and recipients will also receive a 12 week paid work placement at Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec (WGA).
Eligibility and selection criteria:
The eligible programs are:
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) outlining:
Shortlisted applicants may be asked to attend a selection panel interview.
The grant will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, passion for the industry and leadership potential as demonstrated in the written statement. Interpersonal skills demonstrated in the interview will also be considered.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above and send to STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
Value: $5,000. Payment will be in two instalments:
- $2,500 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
- $2,500 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
For more information contact:
Academic Services
UniSA STEM
Phone: (08) 8302 3000
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Wilhelm Ruff Science Grant will be awarded to a student who is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program at UniSA.
Applicants should have completed a minimum of 54 units, and be enrolled full-time (equivalent to at least 27 units - 13.5 units per half year).
The grant is designed to assist recipients meet the costs associated with study including textbooks, travel costs, computing equipment or other out-of-pocket expenses.
The eligible program is Bachelor of Science (LBSC) and applicants must be completing a major in at least one of the following areas:
Applicants will be required to provide a personal written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
The recipient will be selected based on academic merit (minimum Grade Point Average of 5.0) and passion for science as demonstrated in the personal written statement. Preference may be given to female applicants or applicants facing financial disadvantage or hardship.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Value: $2,000
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3000
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Ziptrak Engineering and Product Design Grant will be awarded to a student who is enrolled full-time in one of the following undergraduate programs at the University of South Australia:
The grant will be available to second, third or fourth-year engineering students, or second or third-year product design students.
The recipient will be offered the opportunity to engage with Ziptrak to learn more about the manufacturing industry and gain valuable experience from a leading South Australian company. The engagement will be tailored and mutually agreed between Ziptrak and the recipient and may take the form of mentoring support, work placement / internship, or paid work experience during semester breaks and the summer vacation period.
Eligibility and selection criteria:
Applicants are required to provide a personal written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
To receive the grant, applicants must demonstrate a passion for their UniSA program and have career goals aligned to the manufacturing industry.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Applicants must also provide a written statement‚ as outlined above to scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au.
Value: $6‚000
Payment will be in two instalments:
$3,000 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
$3,000 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
The recipient must maintain full-time enrolment and satisfactory academic merit.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Zonge Australia Refugee Grant supports an undergraduate student from a refugee background studying in the area of Environmental Science. Applicants will be students who are studying full time at any year level of the Environmental Science undergraduate program or Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science, Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science or Masters of Environmental Science.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above, to the UniSA Scholarships Office.
Email: scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au
Value: $2‚500
Payment will be in two instalments:
- $1,250 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
- $1,250 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au